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Microwave Peanut Brittle

Microwave Peanut Brittle — a confection recipe, 6 ingredients.

Confection

contains dairycontains nuts

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
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  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 1 teaspoon butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
  2. In 1½-quart casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3–5 minutes or until light brown.
  4. Add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Microwave at high 1–2 minutes more. The peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
  5. Add baking soda and stir gently until light and foamy.
  6. Pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet. Let cool ½–1 hour.
  7. When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0